Action Deaf Youth

08/10/2026

Superheroes, rockets, space and all things in between - just a typical week at ADY!

08/10/2026

Invitation to Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Action Deaf Youth

Dear Supporter,

You are warmly invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of Action Deaf Youth. We look forward to gathering with our members and supporters to reflect on the past year’s achievements and discuss our future goals.

AGM Details:
Date: 22nd October 2026
Time: 7.30pm – 8pm
Location: Online (link to follow)

Agenda:
• Welcome
• Review of 2025 Activities
• Presentation of Accounts for Year End March 2025
• Election of Board Members
• Appointment of Auditors
• Any Other Business

Important Note:
RSVP: Please confirm your attendance no later than 20th October 2026 by emailing [email protected]

02/10/2026

Superheroes to the rescue today! 🦸 🦸‍♂️

01/10/2026

Saturdays at ADY are busy, busy, busy!

✨ Play Pack for 4-9 year olds
✨ 9-12 group
✨ Teens

Enjoy this snapshot of the fun experiences our groups have enjoyed over the past two weeks …

29/09/2026

28/09/2026

🌾 INCOME GENERATION LEAD - JOIN OUR TEAM 🌾

We are seeking a dynamic and suitably experienced individual to lead our income generation and fundraising activity that enables us to continue to securely deliver high-quality services to deaf children, young and people and their families.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing a new sustainability strategy, and in generating income from trusts, foundations, government departments and supporters. We are particularly looking for an individual with a strong track record in end-to-end grant management.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable and keen to contribute to something life-changing, we'd love to hear from you.

If this post doesn't fit, please share widely so we can find the right person.

For further details, including a detailed description of the role and how to apply, can be found here:

23/09/2026

Today, to mark International Day of Sign Languages, we were very pleased to attend a celebration at Jordanstown School where Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA signed the first Commencement Order of the Sign Language Act 2026.

A huge well done to all the pupils who absolutely shone today and thank you to all the deaf children and young people for welcoming us so warmly ✨️

Major step forward for the Deaf community in Northern Ireland as Sign Language Act comes into effect. ✅

Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has marked the first Commencement Order for the Sign Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2026 at Jordanstown School. 👏

Find out more:

https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/major-step-forward-deaf-community-northern-ireland-sign-language-act-comes-effect

20/09/2026

Everyone is loving the messy kitchen gifted by Malachy 🧑‍🍳🍳🥣

19/09/2026

Next stop this lovely Saturday afternoon … a painting workshop for our large 9-12 group with Shirley of Wild Soul Canvas 🎨🖌️